Tuesday, September 30, 2014

10/3 Group Report: Digital Learner Resources

Please share your ideas and thoughts (in a group) using the following format: 

Name of the site: ...
Webpage address (if any): ...

What Group X think...
(1) ...
(2) ...
(3) ...

What our group (Group Y) think...
(1) ...
(2) ...
(3) ...

Remember that 
(1) your posts are DUE on 10/8 (revised group PowerPoint ALSO DUE on 10/8)! 
     (No late submission will be accepted.)
(2) you do not have to attach any file, but simply post a COMMENT instead!
     (Find your teacher's sample comment below.)
(3) you might need to create a Google account before you post a comment!
     (Feel free to contact your teacher at: wendychangnchu@gmail.com.)

Course Syllabus

Objective
     This course aims to advance integrated language skills and develop cultural awareness through topic discussion. Structured opportunities are provided for individual and group-based practice. Student participation is further encouraged in exploring multimedia learning resources, such as songs, websites, newsreels, and movie clips. After completion of the course, students are expected to (1) use English more effectively for study purposes, (2) employ practical strategies to tackle test questions, (3) think critically on complex global issues, and (4) develop self-study skills that enable them to continue learning English independently.

Text Material
  1. Ivy League Enjoy English (October - December 2014)
  2. Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab - 20-Minute ESL Lessons [Online]
Class Schedule
WK 1   20-Minute ESL Lessons (Topics overview)
WK 2   (Pretest)
WK 3   Enjoy English (Oct: WK 1)
WK 4   Enjoy English (Oct: WK 2)
WK 5   Enjoy English (Oct: WK 3)
WK 6   Enjoy English (Oct: WK 4)
WK 7   20-Minute ESL Lessons (Related topics 1-5)
WK 8   Enjoy English (Nov: WK 1)
WK 9  (Midterm: Enjoy English Oct: WK 1-4, Nov: WK 1-2)
WK 10  Enjoy English (Nov: WK 3)
WK 11  Enjoy English (Nov: WK 4)
WK 12  20-Minute ESL Lessons (Related topics 6-10)
WK 13  Enjoy English (Dec: WK 1)
WK 14  Enjoy English (Dec: WK 2)
WK 15  Enjoy English (Dec: WK 3)
WK 16  Enjoy English (Dec: WK 4)
              20-Minute ESL Lessons (Related topics 11-15)
WK 17  (Posttest)
WK 18  (Final: Enjoy English Oct - Dec, 20-Minute ESL Lessons Topics 1-15)

Note: The syllabus is subject to change to accommodate student need and interest.